Today is a statewide day of prayer for law enforcement. Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says this day will be important for the public to show support of their law enforcement…

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Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past.

Senator David Vitter, who is also running for governor, has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, calling on him to come up with a written action plan which addresses the crime problem in the city. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this in an intentional campaign strategy on Vitter’s part to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority…

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As fans are clamoring for LSU-Auburn tickets this weekend in Tiger Stadium, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office is advising consumers searching for tickets to games or other events like concerts, beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart because they could be a potential victim and have some advice to avoid scams…

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Pleasant recommends for those purchasing tickets, to look at website policies to ensure the site guarantees refunds if something goes wrong, like an event cancellation.